I like to do a modified AFG now which is more like a psuedo handstop. The rear is now flat and it is much smaller / lighter than an original. It can perform most of the functions listed in this thread that a VFG can do, but IMO it is much more comfortable / efficient than the VFG and I was a long time VFG handstop guy. By more efficient is that I prefer to use backward pressure with my index finger wrapped in front of the AFG as opposed to say a VFG and rearward pressure on the small finger which forces more pressure on the canted wrist, which becomes uncomfortable over long days of shooting. I never noticed this comfort thing until I changed set ups away from the VFG.
For the minimalist rail (Extreme) I have played with the AFG in direct contact with the rail and with the added rail piece. I actually like the added rail piece because I like the circumference due to holding the AFG farther forward with an index finger wrap and a thumb over "C" clamp grip. Also the rail also acts like a heat sink. Now if someone came up with an all in one that kept these same positives for a handstop / grip and attached direct to the tube without a rail, then that would be a good thing. I have design ideas and guys who could do the work, I am just too busy to get to it.

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